Statement on the Death of President Jimmy Carter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2024
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STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Building Back Together Executive Director Mayra Macías released the following statement after the death of President Jimmy Carter:

“President Carter was a leader without equal. He was a lifelong advocate for civil rights, particularly in an era of fierce racial discrimination in Georgia and nationwide. As president, he opened our eyes to the urgent need for climate action, pushing Americans to recognize and address the most pressing challenge of our generation. He defended human rights at home and abroad, and has fought for years to prevent the spread of disease globally. Our nation and the world are better for his leadership. From the Department of Energy here in Washington to the countless homes that he and Mrs. Carter built themselves, his legacy is cemented across our nation and will touch the lives of Americans for generations to come.”

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